Refugees at Leibniz Universität Hannover
Shaping the Future with Knowledge

Shaping the Future with Knowledge – true to our University’s guiding principle, we offer you – prospective students with refugee status and early career researchers – the opportunity to embark on or continue a degree programme or a career in research, if you meet the necessary requirements. We regard this offer as an important contribution to shaping a key social challenge for the future: paving the way for refugees to receive an education and to become integrated, improving their personal development prospects.

Over 2,000 young people from more than 125 countries already study at our university. They are a valuable asset to the areas of study, teaching and research, and are an established element of university life. Prospective students with refugee status are therefore welcome at our university, and we look forward to welcoming you to Leibniz Universität Hannover.

Leibniz Universität Hannover offers a variety of admission routes, aimed to make it easier for you to start studying or embark on an academic career. In addition, a number of projects have been initiated to provide special requirements, such as legal advice. You’ll find a comprehensive overview, key information and the main contact persons on this page.

Prof Monika Sester
Vice President for International Affairs

What do I need to start studying?

Before you can start studying, a number of issues will need to be clarified. Do i need knowledge of German? Is my school certificate a general university entrance qualification? Find the answers to these questions here.

Leibniz Universität Hannover as a member university of the German Rector's Conference (HRK), takes part in the nationwide initiative "Universities against xenophobia". More information at www.hrk.de/home/universities-against-xenophobia